Bop-It
Extreme:
Apart from the incessant cacophony of noises and instructions
emanating from the popular gadget, “Bop-It Extreme”
is surprisingly stimulating, challenging and, yes, also extremely
addictive.

The
Groovy Girls line adheres to this standard and
encourages acceptance and diversity though availability in
a variety of ethnicities and styles and, unlike Barbie, the
Girls do it in a manner which does not promote unhealthy gender
stereotypes.

Bob
the Builder:
whether Bob and his pals deliver positive and constructive
messages to their preschool audience, particularly in relation
to gender roles and the importance of the relationship between
work and play, could be contested and is.

Communication Research Products

Tween Boys and Fashion: Does
Clothing Define the Boy?;This study explores the relationship
between the changing depictions of men in advertising and the
media, focusing on “tween” boys and their clothing
choices. Six boys were interviewed in their home environments
and were asked questions about what might have influenced their
clothing preferences.

By Naomi Weiner

SKATE OR DIE:
The Influence of Skateboard Media on Protective Gear Use by Children;
. This paper discusses how role models and a lack of representation
of protective gear in skateboard media, combined with the skateboarding
subculture ethos of masculinity, toughness, and rebellion, are
highly influential on children under the age of fifteen to not
wear a helmet or use other protective gear. Socioeconomic status
and parental enforcement are also explored as potential factors.

By Mariko Glover

T H E P I G G Y B
A N K C R I S E S ?; This research report highlights the current
economic issues facing children and youth in North American society
today. The specific question posed to the reader was how does
children's concept of money change their future financial well
beginning and what factors do parents, friends and the media play.